CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

December 24, 2017

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders. And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Prelude

Announcements

Scripture Call to Worship…………………………… Isaiah 9:1-7

* Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come………………………… 195

* Invocation

Offertory Prayer/Offering……………………….. Coventry Carol

Scripture…………………….. Isaiah 7:13-14, Matthew 1:19-23

What Child Is This…………………………………………………… 213

Pastoral Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer

Scripture……………………………………………………. Luke 1:26-38

Anthem………………………………………………………….. He Is Born

Scripture……………………………………………………… Luke 2:1-7

* O Come, All Ye Faithful…………………………………………. 208

Scripture……………………………………………………. Luke 2:8-14

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing………………………………… 203

Angels We Have Heard on High……………………………. 214

Scripture…………………………………………………. Luke 2:15-20

Within a Crib, My Savior Lay……………………………….. insert

Scripture Text………………………………………… 1 Peter 1:1-12

Sermon……………………………………………. The Angels Sang

* Silent Night! Holy Night!………………………………………… 210

* Benediction

* The congregation will please stand

Tonight’s offering will go to the PCA Ministerial Fund. This fund is used to provide assistance for disabled and needy retired pastors, missionaries, and church lay workers, their widows and dependent children. Very often a disabled or retired pastor or the widow of a pastor is faced with serious financial hardship. PCA has established this fund to help meet this need. We here at Pioneer are pleased to take part in this denomination-wide offering. We encourage your participation.